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Nicole Veerman photo The Jasper Heritage Rodeo is back for it’s 87th year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 14 with a stick pony parade that begins at the Jasper Activity Centre at 10 a.m.

Parks Canada photo The glorious days of summer have arrived, and on a hot day many visitors and residents are drawn to the clear, cool waters of Jasper’s rivers and lakes.

Bumped to second place Jasper is no longer the largest dark sky preserve in the world. That title was taken by Wood Buffalo National Park last week. Wood Buffalo is the largest national park in North America at 44,807 square kilometres. On Aug.

N. Veerman photo Jasperite Diana Gil is on a path of adventure and continuous learning. Following a year of private school in Victoria, B.C.

Toni Klettl stands on top of Mount Athabasca in 1951. He and Charlie Dupre had the first ascent of the north face. Jasper National Park lost one of its pioneers last month.

N. Veerman photo The municipality is free of liability for the replacement of the library and cultural centre roof.

Parks Canada photo Parks Canada’s decision on backcountry closures, released last week, strikes a fine balance between caribou conservation and winter recreation.

A. Bradley photo The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s golf course received the highest honour in SCOREGolf magazine’s top 59 Canadian public golf courses, being named No. 1.

Parks Canada photo Tucked away in the subalpine of Jasper National Park, centuries-old giants struggle for survival.

Caribou conservation and enhanced winter recreation On Friday, July 26, Parks Canada announced the decision to offer new and enhanced winter recreational opportunities and implement new caribou conservation actions in Jasper National Park.